Jayeola Olalekan

Jayeola Olalekan is a Senior Reporter at WestTrybe, where he covers Entertainments, politics, governance, public policy, elections, and major national developments across Nigeria. His reporting focuses on delivering accurate, balanced, and timely coverage that helps readers understand the decisions, events, and issues shaping the country's political landscape. With a keen interest in accountability, public affairs, and democratic governance, Jayeola is committed to producing well-researched stories that provide context beyond the headlines. When he's away from the newsroom, he enjoys reading political history, following policy debates, and exploring stories that highlight Nigeria's social and economic development.
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Coastal Road: Why FG Hired 23 Lawyers to Fight FOI Case

Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi's office is part of a legal team of 23 lawyers, including six Senior Advocates…

NNPC’s ₦66 Fuel Discount: What Motorists Must Do to Save Money

The reduction applies only at NNPC Retail stations, requires payment through the NNPC Fuel App, and is funded…

Ayra Starr’s Historic NFL Show Still Has Nigerians Buzzing

Clips from the performance spread quickly on social media soon after the show, with fan accounts sharing videos…

2027 Grammys: Asake’s Four Submissions Raise Nigerian Hopes

Asake placed four works across eight separate category placements. That spread covers Album of the Year, Record of…

Nigerian Air Force Crash: ‘I Have My Proof It Was All Planned.’ Victim’s Brother Blows Hot

Five days after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, went down in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing…

Abike Dabiri and Rufai Oseni’s Clash Is Not Ending Soon, and Here’s Why

The confrontation came into the open on Saturday at a panel session in Lagos, held during an event…

Lagos-Calabar ‘Coastal Road’ Will No Longer Go Through the Coast—Here’s Why

The controversy centers on the Federal Ministry of Works' reported decision to realign the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to…

Meeting With Tinubu: Truth Behind Viral Video of Uzodinma Being Locked Out

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma holds the position of Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, with former…

‘My Wife Feeds My Girlfriends’: Yinka Quadri’s Confession Stuns Fans

Quadri, who married Sadiat in 1989, confirmed during the interview that his wife was fully aware he was…

Peller Pitches Himself to CEO of Luxury Watchmaker, Franck Muller

A Nigerian content creator walked into a room with one of the world's top luxury watch executives and…

Nigerian Graduate Tears Degree, NYSC Certificate in Frustration Over Joblessness

A Nigerian man tore his university degree certificate, his NYSC discharge certificate, and his WAEC result on Friday,…

Oshiomhole’s Past ₦7 Fuel Protest Comes Back to Haunt Him Amid ₦1,400 Petrol

The question was direct: why did Oshiomhole organize nationwide protests against petrol price increases of ₦3 to ₦7…

NNPC’s Petrol Price Cut Fails to Stop Depot Prices Hitting ₦1,900

Several marketers in Port Harcourt pushed their depot prices to N1,900 per liter on Friday, even as some…

Singer, Politician, Now an Ordained Minister: How Banky W Embraces a New Calling

Banky W is now an ordained pastor. The Nigerian musician and former politician received his ordination in the…

‘How Sharing Your Testimony in Church Might Land You in ‘Trouble’—Police IRT

A Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team commander has warned churchgoers to stop publicly declaring financial achievements and…